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Here at TJJD, our staff commit every day to keeping Texas communities safe and helping young people find a brighter, law-abiding future worth living. We believe deeply that the critical public service we provide is integral to keeping Texas strong.
The Texas Juvenile Justice Department is a state agency focused on youth and public safety. We are looking for talented, dedicated professionals in positions that range from Juvenile Correctional Officers and Case Managers to Lawyers and Accountants.
The Texas juvenile justice system is designed to enhance public safety while providing rehabilitation for youth in the community and in residential settings. If a court commits a youth to TJJD, the length of time the youth must remain in a residential placement is, in part, determined by the type of commitment ordered by the court.
The Texas Juvenile Justice Department operates five secure facilities and three halfway houses serving youth up to age 18 who’ve committed felony-level offenses and been assigned by juvenile court judges to a program of rehabilitation at TJJD campuses.
McLennan County State Juvenile Correctional Facility. 116 Burleson Road. Mart, TX 76664. Phone: (254) 297-8200. Fax: (254) 297-8392.
The Texas Juvenile Justice Department operates five secure campuses and three halfway houses that serve youths who’ve been committed to the state’s care. Many of the youths at TJJD have a history of multiple or violent offenses at the local level and have exhausted the local community programs available to them.
The Texas Juvenile Probation Directory contains the names and addresses of Texas juvenile probation professionals as reported to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department by the local juvenile probation departments.
The Juvenile Justice Training Academy (JJTA) supports learning and provides training resources to an array of individuals involved in the delivery of juvenile justice in Texas.
State Programs. TJJD agency operates five high-security facilities and three halfway houses, where youth are enrolled in school and individualized treatment to help them toward a more successful life. The Texas Model governs daily practices, emphasizing safety, trust, connection and accountability.
TJJD Admission Trends. A major shift in the profile of youth committed and admitted to TJJD occurred during this time period, reflecting referral trends. In FY 2023 an unprecedented 8% (1 in 12) of admitted youth committed murder and 33% (1 in 3) had a determinate sentence. (Click to enlarge.)